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Astronomy observatory in Staffordshire, England.

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Astronomy observatory in Staffordshire, England.

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Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

What is benefit of upgrading from 1m dish to 2.4m dish for hydrogen line?

Admin November 19, 2025 No Comments

This analysis is for a friend who has made this upgrade. The largest diameter dish we are currently using at LRO is 150cm dish made of 6 petals – soon…

GNU Radio

How to change a normal Python‐level GNU Radio variable after the flowgraph has started

Admin November 18, 2025 No Comments

You can’t usually change a normal Python‐level GNU Radio variable after the flowgraph has started, but there are workarounds = you can make a variable externally adjustable while the script…

USRP B210 Software-Defined Radio

URSP-B210_RTLSDR_RSPduo_Stereo_FM_Receiver_181125a.grc

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https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/URSP-B210_RTLSDR_RSPduo_Stereo_FM_Receiver_181125a.zip

Lichfield Radio Observatory (LRO) & its Equipment

Lichfield Radio Observatory 17/11/2025

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LRO-H2 Radio Telescope (150cm Solar Cooker Dish) USRP B210 Software-Defined Radio

Screenshot of Data Collection from USRP B210–161125 on LRO-H2

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I am concerned that I do not seem to be able to see hydrogen on this plot?

Software

Latest ezCol.py command 17/11/2025

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Lichfield Radio Observatory (LRO) & its Equipment

New (donated) 160cm dish, in livery of LRO (grey)

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Aerials & Antennae

What is a P-ESA antenna?

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The **P-ESA antenna**, or **Planar Electrically Steered Array antenna**, is a type of antenna that allows for adaptive beamforming and scanning over a wide range of angles. This design is…

USRP B210 Software-Defined Radio

ezCol Soapy USRP B210 Test Data 16-17/11/2025

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https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ezCol-Soapy-USRP-test-data-16-171125.zip

Lichfield Radio Observatory (LRO) & its Equipment

I have been given 160cm satellite dish. No mounting hardware on back. What do I do?

Admin November 18, 2025 No Comments

If the 160 cm dish came without any of its rear hardware (no mount, no elevation bracket, no azimuth clamp, no feed arm hardware), you essentially have a bare reflector.…

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Recent Posts

  • When making a VLF loop antenna to monitor SIDs, do you get better signal using less copper wire but on a bigger frame?
  • Very Low Frequency (VLF) Aerials at Lichfield Radio Observatory (LRO)
  • Latest Spectrum Lab USR settings file that works successfully with LRO 134cm VLF aerial with direct input into USB soundcard and Spectrum Lab Software as of 16/3/2026
  • How long does a photon take to cross 10cm space?
  • What amateur deep space network groups are picking up signals from deep space probes?

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  2. Alex Pettit on How can a 50 ohm resistor be used to produce reference signal on a radio telescope with 50 ohm impedance?
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When making a VLF loop antenna to monitor SIDs, do you get better signal using less copper wire but on a bigger frame?

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